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Using Sobelow for Securing Elixir Applications

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Using Sobelow for Securing Elixir Applications

Source: paraxial.io

The blog post by Michael Lubas advocates for the implementation of Sobelow, a static analysis tool, to identify security vulnerabilities in Elixir applications. Sobelow's integration is crucial for industries with stringent regulatory requirements. Lubas shares personal insights from using Sobelow and emphasizes its role in bolstering the adoption of Elixir. The post offers guidance on project planning and effective use of Sobelow, covering phases like initial scanning, finding classification, and incorporating the tool in CI/CD pipelines. It explores both real-world application and limitations of Sobelow, highlighting false positives and discussing more suitable tools for certain security checks, such as MixAudit. Additionally, Paraxial.io is introduced as a platform supporting Elixir security through services like application security metrics, developer training, security consulting, and compliance work.

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